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PBP Commentary |
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Bourdeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourdeau loads up on a big right hand but Lashley slips the punch.
Lashley closes the distance and clinches up with Bourdeau, looking for a takedown. Lashley pushes Bourdeau against the cage but Bourdeau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bourdeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Lashley is just out of range.
Bourdeau lands a with a good body shot.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Bourdeau tries to sprawl out of it but Lashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bourdeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lashley fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Bourdeau does no damage.
Lashley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bourdeau tries to clinch up.
Bourdeau instigates a clinch.
Bourdeau tries to break the clinch but Lashley is controlling the position.
Bourdeau is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lashley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bourdeau has Lashley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lashley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bourdeau keeps control of Lashley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bourdeau digs a right hand underneath Lashley's ribcage. Lashley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lashley is pressed up against the cage. Bourdeau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lashley down to the mat. Lashley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Bourdeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourdeau shoots in for a double leg but Lashley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lashley with a poor takedown
and Bourdeau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Bourdeau won't allow it.
Lashley fails to pull guard.
Lashley blocking some punches.
Lashley missing with knees to the body.
Lashley crunches a lovely knee into Bourdeau's ribcage.
Bourdeau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bourdeau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lashley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lashley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lashley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bourdeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bourdeau is working for takedown but Lashley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bourdeau is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lashley shoots in but Bourdeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bourdeau misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bourdeau.
Nice defenses there by Lashley.
Lashley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bourdeau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bourdeau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lashley.
Bourdeau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau has had enough of the clinch but Lashley keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Bourdeau to work.
Bourdeau misses with a body punch.
Lashley landing knees to the body.
Bourdeau can't get the takedown.
Lashley decides to pull guard.
Bourdeau wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.
Lashley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bourdeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bourdeau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lashley keeping moving, preventing Bourdeau from controlling successfully.
Bourdeau is standing up over Lashley. Lashley looks to escape but Bourdeau dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Bourdeau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lashley has his takedown stuffed
and Bourdeau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau has Lashley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lashley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lashley scores a nice knee to the body.
Bourdeau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lashley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bourdeau prevents the takedown attempt.
Lashley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bourdeau prevents it.
Andrew Bourdeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lashley.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bourdeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley tries to break the clinch but Bourdeau is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bourdeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bourdeau is fending him off so far but Lashley persists. Nope, Bourdeau circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Bourdeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourdeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bourdeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lashley prevents the takedown attempt.
Lashley is trying to break free.
Bourdeau tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lashley looking for a takedown.
Lashley has Bourdeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bourdeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bourdeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bourdeau has hold of one of Lashley's legs. Lashley is fighting the takedown attempt but Bourdeau gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lashley wants to stand up but Bourdeau is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley keeping full guard, as Bourdeau tries to pass.
Bourdeau wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau looking to sit in guard and control but Lashley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bourdeau wants to sweep but no luck.
Bourdeau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lashley on the ground.
Lashley wants to stand but Bourdeau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bourdeau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bourdeau tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bourdeau lands with a nice body punch.
Lashley looks to clinch
and Bourdeau counters with a single leg into guard. Lashley didn't expect that.
Lashley is working an open guard so Bourdeau takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bourdeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Lashley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourdeau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lashley's waist but Lashley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bourdeau off to one side.
Bourdeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lashley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourdeau swivels and escapes.
Lashley blocks a head kick by Bourdeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Bourdeau dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bourdeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lashley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourdeau pushes Lashley up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourdeau can't get the takedown.
Lashley crunches a lovely knee into Bourdeau's ribcage.
Lashley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lashley prevents a body shot from Bourdeau.
Lashley jumps into guard, dragging Bourdeau to the mat.
Bourdeau trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourdeau stops Lashley from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourdeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lashley is keeping the position for now.
Bourdeau wanted to stand there but Lashley had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourdeau stops Lashley from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bourdeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown. Bourdeau tries to sprawl out of it but Lashley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bourdeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lashley wants to clinch up but Bourdeau keeps it at a distance.
Lashley shoots in and drives through. Bourdeau sprawls well.
Bourdeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourdeau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lashley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andrew Bourdeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lashley.
Bourdeau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bourdeau wants to pass the guard but Lashley is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley pushes Bourdeau off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lashley darts in trying to clinch
and Bourdeau moves into the clinch.
Lashley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bourdeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bourdeau has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lashley is trying to keep an underhook but Bourdeau manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bourdeau wants to stand but Lashley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bourdeau seems content to control.
Bourdeau trying to control the action but Lashley is working from the bottom.
Bourdeau trying to control from Lashley's half guard. Lashley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourdeau looking to sit in guard and control but Lashley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Bourdeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bourdeau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Bourdeau!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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